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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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